Match of the day rape row

Found 18th Mar 2009Found 18th Mar 2009

There is more than one definition of Rape, whats the big deal?how is Pardew comparing it to sexual assault?.

1. the unlawful compelling of a woman through physical force or duress to have sexual intercourse.2. any act of sexual intercourse that is forced upon a person.3. statutory rape.4. an act of plunder, violent seizure, or abuse; despoliation; violation: the rape of the countryside.5. Archaic. the act of seizing and carrying off by force.-------------------------------

The BBC has apologised after Match of the Day pundit Alan Pardew generated a storm of complaint by comparing a tackle in the Chelsea v Manchester City match to 'rape'.

The former West Ham and Charlton manager was a guest on Match of the Day 2 on Sunday night when he made the comment about Michael Essien shaking off a robust tackle from City's Ched Evans.match of the day

Alan Pardew, with Alan Hansen on BBC's Match of the Day last night, where he made a gaffe by comparing a tackle to rape

Pardew said: 'Ched Evans is a strong boy but Essien knocked him off the ball. He absolutely rapes him there.'

Co-presenters Adrian Chiles and Alan Hansen looked stunned by the comment but no attempt was made to apologise during the show.

Women's groups condemned Pardew for using the word so lightly and are demanding an apology.